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Blake Law Group, P.C.Partner
Edward J. Blake, Jr.
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Edward J. Blake, Jr.

4.7
88 reviews

Suite 100, 521 West Main Street, Belleville, IL 62220-1533 + 1 location

Trusts and Estates, Family Law, Litigation and 34 more

About Edward J. Blake, Jr.

Edward J. Blake, Jr. practices at Blake Law Group, P.C.

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Edward J. Blake, Jr. got this award in 2021

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Communication
4.8
Quality of Service
4.8
Responsiveness
4.8
Value for Money
4.6
Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
April 26, 2013
Hired Attorney

Ed was able to help us immensely in our real estate contract case involving the sale of our commercial property in Swansea. Thanks again to Blake Law Group!

Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
March 05, 2013
Hired Attorney

They handled my bankruptcy case in a timely fashion and were able to save me alot of pain due to their great work.

Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
February 04, 2013
Hired Attorney

Blake Law Group, P.C. provided prompt, professional and courteous service with an excellent result in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend Blake Law Group, P.C. to my friends.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 30, 2012
Hired Attorney

Blake Law Group handled our case in a very professional manner. They will work hard to make sure you are a satisfied client! Would recommend to family or friends in need of legal help.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
December 15, 2010
Hired Attorney

very courteous and knowledgeable

Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
August 18, 2011
Hired Attorney

Wouldn't review existing documents. Wanted to make new ones.

Wills and Probate
Posted by Karen
February 04, 2022
Hired Attorney

I hired Mr. Blake to assist with a the probate process for a deceased relative. Everything was going well until he provided a draft of a document for me to review and it included information from a previous client. Suggesting to me that he was recycling documents. This isn't an issue as I suspect it's very common, but what I find concerning is that Mr. Blake charged me around 6-8 billable hours for every document he claims to have drafted from scratch. Even though I suspect he is just making quick edits to drafts already on hand. Something that shouldn't be legal. Additionally, Mr. Blake baits clients into engaging him unnecessarily in order to pad his billable hours. For example, providing these quickly edited documents and asking for input only to charge the client for numerous hours to point out his mistakes. Another trick of his, is to charge for sending an email acknowledging receipt of an email. Simply unethical no matter how you slice it.

 
Guardianship and Conservatorship
Posted by Keith
July 28, 2023
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It cost me over seventeen thousand dollars ($17,000.00) for uncontested guardianship over my mother, who had developed alzheimer's and dementia. I was awarded Power of Attorney over the person and estate).

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
February 27, 2017
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Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
November 03, 2010
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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 2
    • Estate Planning
    • Powers of Attorney
  • Family Law 3
    • Divorce
    • Adoptions
    • Premarital Agreements
  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Business Law
  • Personal Injury 1
    • Wrongful Death
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Construction Law 1
    • Mechanics Liens
  • Other 22
    • Real Estate Law
    • Tax Law
    • Uncontested Divorce
    • Internal Revenue Service
    • Mother's Rights
    • Probate
    • Custody
    • Divorce Settlements
    • Post Divorce Issues
    • Probate Litigation
    • Family Limited Partnerships
    • Guardianships
    • Trust Settlements
    • Breaches of Fiduciary Duties
    • Estate Administration
    • Medicaid Planning
    • Elder Law Cases
    • Real Estate Litigation
    • Adverse Possession
    • Mortgage Foreclosure Defense Litigation
    • Construction Issues
    • Criminal Defense

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1978, Illinois
    1979, U.S. Tax Court
    Memberships
    The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
    St. Clair County (Member, Section on: Estate Planning, 1987-1988
    Federal Taxation, 1988-1989
    Business Advise and Financial Planning, 1995-1996), Madison County, Monroe County and Illinois State Bar Associations
    National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
    American Agricultural Law Association
    Illinois State Trial Lawyers Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    St. Louis University
    Class of 1978
    J.D.

    Washington University
    Class of 1982
    LL.M.
    Taxation
    Other Education
    St. Louis University
    Class of 1975
    B.S.B.A.

    Southern Illinois University
    Class of 1977
    M.B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1952
    East Saint Louis, Illinois, August 3, 1952

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Partner at Blake Law Group, P.C.
4.7
88 reviews

Richland Executive Plaza IISuite 100, 521 West Main StreetBelleville, IL 62220-1533U.S.A.

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Fax: 618-233-9490

1355 N. Bluff Road, Suite BCollinsville, IL 62234U.S.A.

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Office Hours:
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  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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1355 N. Bluff Road, Suite BCollinsville, IL 62234U.S.A.

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    Blake Law Group, P.C. has 7 attorneys at this location.
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    Blake Law Group, P.C. was established in 1983.

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